Beste God S Podcast podcasts (2025)

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Sam Rainer – Make My Church Safe 27:50

1d ago27:50

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‘If there’s anything a church should be, it’s safe. But as recent struggles in the church have shown, that’s not always the case’. Brent talks with Sam Rainer about his new Tyndale House book ‘Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm’. Sam is the president of Church Answers and al…

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Walter Strickland – Swing Low 31:14

5d ago31:14

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Why is the tale of black faith so often absent in the pages of church history? Brent talks with Walter Strickland II about his new 2 volume history from IVP called ‘Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States’. Dr. Strickland is an educator who hails from a line of school teachers. He’s the founder of Aptree (an e-learning exper…

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Hannah Long Movie Review – The Fugitive 28:11

8d ago28:11

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Is the world hostile to innocence? Brent is joined by Hannah Long to discuss the 1993 action movie ‘The Fugitive’ directed by Andrew Davis and starring Harrison Ford. (0:42) ‘The Fugitive’; (5:00) The 1963 TV series; (6:33) Based on a true story? (7:00) A film noir? (8:40) The two main characters; (11:10) Samuel – a likeable character? (12:40) Dr. …

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Brian Dembowczyk – Family Discipleship That Works 27:16

12d ago27:16

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How can we do family discipleship? Brent talks with Brian Dembowczyk about his new book from IVP America called ‘Family Discipleship That Works: Guiding Your Child to Know, Love, and Act Like Jesus’. Brian is associate publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles. He was previously the managing editor of the Gospel Project, a Bible study curriculum used by o…

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Abby Olcese 31:45

15d ago31:45

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What’s your favourite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Brent talks with Abbey Olcese about her new IVP book ‘Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies’. Abby invites us to reflect on the great themes of the church calendar through the lens of film. Abby is a writer on film, popular culture, and faith. Her work…

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Alastair Sterne – Longing for Joy 27:33

19d ago27:33

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Can we still have joy in a world of pain and anxiety? Brent talks with Alistair Sterne about his new book from IVP America called ‘Longing for Joy: An Invitation into the Goodness and Beauty of Life’. Alastair is a creative director turned pastor. He serves as the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. He previously par…

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SPECIAL BONUS NEW YEAR EPISODE – Jerry Lathan – You WILL Be Peter 26:32

21d ago26:32

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Brent talks to author Jerry Lathan about his new novel (with Simon Manchester) about the apostle Peter called ‘You Will Be Peter’ published by Forefront. Jerry brings a wealth of knowledge to tell the remarkable story of Simon Peter. Jerry combines a lifelong interest in history with a decade of research to bring to life the brash fisherman who bec…

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Daniel Steiner – Hearing Jesus Say Well Done 25:54

22d ago25:54

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‘A report released in 2024 from George Barna shows that 66 per cent of adults consider themselves to be Christians, yet 4 per cent of all adults – and only 6 per cent of the self-identified Christians – possess a biblical world view’. The world needs Jesus but its time for believers to rise and answer the call given to us in the Great Commission. B…

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Jennifer Holberg – Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnets from the Portuguese 24:28

26d ago24:28

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Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to talk about another poet – this time Elizabeth Barrett Browning and her ‘Sonnets from the Portuguese’. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives…

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SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BONUS EPISODE – Hannah Long Movie Review – Double Indemnity 49:20

27d ago49:20

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To what extent is film noir about redemption? Brent talks with Hannah Long about the 1944 movie ‘Double Indemnity’ starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’,‘Angelus News’, ‘The Bulwark’ a…

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Alastair Roberts on Zechariah 8 22:31

29d ago22:31

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Brent is joined by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss Zechariah chapter 8. Is there any significance to the number 10 in this chapter? (0:55) Chapters 7 and 8 as a bridge; (1:20) 10 oracles; (2:40) Significance of the number 10? (3:30) The mountain imagery; (6:00) Sabbath and Jubilee themes; (6:50) The jealousy…

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Alastair Roberts Zechariah 7 22:31

1M ago22:31

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How is Zechariah 7 concerned with the perversion of justice? Brent is joined by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to talk about ‘Revelation – The Prequel’ – the very exciting book of Zechariah! (0:30) Chapters 7 and 8 as a bridge in the book; (3:10) 2 years on; (4:25) Persia and a Persian king; (5:40) Bethel; (6:35) The …

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Brian Schmelzenbach - The Luke Commission 26:39

1M ago26:39

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Brent talks with pastor Brian Schmelzenbach from the Luke Commission. Dr. Harry and Echo VanderWal founded the Luke Commission in 2005 during the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic after moving to Eswatini in Southern Africa. What started as the husband and wife team and 8 local staff has today grown into a team of over 700 serving the most isolated a…

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Steven Porter on Dallas Willard’s ‘The Disappearance of Moral Knowledge’ 22:32

1M ago22:32

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Has moral knowledge disappeared from our society? Brent talks with Steven Porter, Senior Research Fellow and Executive Director of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture at Westmont College and an Affiliate Professor of Theology and Spiritual Formation at the Institute for Spiritual Formation and Rosemead School of Psychology. Steven tal…

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Joshua Farris – What do you want to hear on your deathbed? 16:42

1M ago16:42

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What do you want to hear on your deathbed? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article published on the ‘Spiritual Media Blog’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian in Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership. (0:50) What do…

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Joshua Farris – It’s a Theological World After All 25:56

2M ago25:56

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What’s the importance of theology? Brent is joined by Joshua Farris to discuss his recent ‘Christianity Today’ article ‘It’s a Theological World After All’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian in Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leaders…

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Sean McGever – Born Again 30:56

2M ago30:56

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What did John Wesley and George Whitefield believe about conversion? Brent talks to Sean McGever, the author of a Lexham Press book called ‘Born Again: The Evangelical Theology of Conversion in John Wesley and George Whitefield’. Sean is an area director of Young Life in Phoenix, Arizona, and adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He’s the aut…

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Samuel Parkison – To Gaze upon God 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Brent is joined by Samuel Parkison the author of a new IVP book ‘To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition and Practice’. Today the doctrine of the beatific vision has been woefuly forgotten within the church and its theology. Samuel is Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emi…

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Dawn Mann Sanders – When Your World Ends 24:40

2M ago24:40

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How do you rebuild your life after it falls apart? Brent talks to Dawn Mann Sanders about her new IVP book ‘When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life’. Dawn is an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden where she serves as the director of the sermon based life groups ministry. Dawn has written and taught ext…

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Graham McAleer – Tolkien, Philosopher of War 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Did Tolkien’s philosophy of war arise from his appreciation of beauty? Brent talks with Graham McAleer about his new book from the Catholic University Press of America called ‘Tolkien, Philosopher of War’. Graham has a doctorate from Louvain, Belgium, where he wrote on medieval philosophy and theology. Graham is the author of books on ethics and mo…

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Joshua Farris – Near Death Experiences and Beyond 22:46

2M ago22:46

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Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his ‘Mind Matters’ article ‘Finding Common Ground: Exploring Near-Death Experiences and Beyond’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian in Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership. (1:00) Bernardo Ka…

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Chris Lee Britain’s Viral Vicar – Know You Are Beloved 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Do you want to cut through the noise and feel safe in who you are before God? Brent talks with the Rev. Chris Lee, Britain’s viral vicar about his new Tyndale House book ‘Know You Are Beloved: Press Pause, Breathe Deeply, and Be Known By God’. Chris is the vicar of a growing church in London. He’s passionate about prayer and helping people discover…

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Joshua Farris Is the World Enchanted – or Disenchanted? 25:25

2M ago25:25

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Brent is joined by Joshua Farris to dicuss a recent ‘Mind Matters’ article called ‘New Podcast Asks, Is the World Really Enchanted – or Disenchanted?’ Joshua is an ordained Anglican priest in the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He's the Director and Founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leader…

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Miranda Zapor Cruz Faithful Politics 31:18

2M ago31:18

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How can Christians think about politics? Brent talks with Miranda Zapor Cruz about her new IVP book ‘Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters’. Miranda is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a Phd in religion, politics and society from Baylor University’s J.M. Dawson Instit…

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Hannah Long Movie Review – Gettysburg (1993) 31:36

3M ago31:36

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Brent is joined by Hannah Long to review the 1993 American Civil War classic ‘Gettysburg’. Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Dispatch’ and ‘Angelus News’. (2:00) Historical background and the cast; (4:10) Production values and the beards! (5:50) How accura…

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Alastair Roberts Zechariah 6 23:41

3M ago23:41

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How do the 4 sets of horses in Zechariah 6 compare with the 4 horses in Revelation 6? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about Zechariah 6. (0:30) The 8th night vision; (1:30) The 4 chariots and the number 4! (4:15) The 2 mountains and the their symbolism; (7:00) The Temple as a symbolic model of the cosmos; (9:55) The…

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Alastair Roberts Zechariah 5 21:34

3M ago21:34

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Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute to discuss the weird night visions of Zechariah 5. A flying scroll and some flying women! (0:30) The night visions; (2:25) The flying scroll; (3:34) The dimensions; (5:05) What does the scroll symbolize and why is it flying? (8:05) The 7th vision; (10:30) The eye or iniqu…

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Jennifer Holberg Robert Browning 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to discuss Robert Browning and his dramatic monologue about a psychopathic duke called ‘My Last Duchess’. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narrative…

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David Tucker The Digital Parenting Guidebook 28:14

3M ago28:14

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‘As a successful technology author and software consultant, David Tucker is immersed in the world of technology. As a husband and father of 3, however, he sees the confusion and pain it’s causing families. He created digitalparenting.com as a calling to make effective guidance totally accessible to parents’. Now there’s a book called ‘The Digital P…

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Brady Boyd Life-Minded 25:41

3M ago25:41

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There are roughly 2.4 billion Christians in the world. Which one irritates you the most? ‘As brothers and sisters in Christ, we want to love each other well, but problems inevitably creep in, causing divisions. Yet God has called us to belong to Him and to each other’. Brent talks with pastor Brady Boyd about his new book from Our Daily Bread publi…

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Hannah Long – It Should Happen To You 28:51

3M ago28:51

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Is it better to conform than to be famous? Should fame be linked to talent and to significance? Brent is joined by Hannah Long to discuss the actress Judy Holliday and her 1954 comedy ‘It Should Happen To You’ with Jack Lemmon and Peter Lawford and directed by George Cukor. Hannah is a passionate cinephile. She writes cultural commentary and film c…

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Caleb Campbell – Disarming Leviathan 27:06

3M ago27:06

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How do we engage with our Christian nationalist neighbors? Pastor Caleb Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swathes of the United States. And he’s suffered the relational fallout of standing against it, both in his community and in the church. Now he’s written a book published by IVP called ‘Disarming Leviathan: Lovin…

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Roy Clouser – Can We KNOW God Is Real? Part 2 28:31

3M ago28:31

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Can we KNOW God is real? Brent talks with Roy Clouser about his forthcoming book ‘Can We KNOW God Is Real? – the Nature of Religious Belief’. Roy is Professor Emeritus of the College of New Jersey. He’s served as professor of philosophy, religion and logic at the college since 1968. He also serves (among other things) as the resident philosopher of…

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Russell Joyce – His Face Like Mine 25:34

4M ago25:34

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Brent talks with Russell Joyce about his new IVP America book called ‘His Face Like Mine: Finding God’s Love in Our Wounds’. ‘Russell was born with a rare craniofacial disorder called Goldenhar syndrome, where the left side of his face was not formed. Years of patchwork surgeries made him more outwardly presentable, but not without deep pain and ph…

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Joshua Farris – The Banquet of Souls 27:53

4M ago27:53

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What do we make of the idea of the soul? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about his new Soul Science publication called ‘The Banquet of Souls: A Mirror to the Universe’. ‘The Banquet of Souls’ is an accessible exploration of the soul in relation to the universe. It’s written in a fun way that centers around the dinner table. Joshua is a philosopher a…

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Sherry Hoppen – Sober Cycle 28:33

4M ago28:33

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‘Sherry Hoppen, active church attendee, devoted wife and mother, and ministry worker, unveils the raw and unvarnished truth of her decade long battle with alcoholism – a secret that consumed her life, faith, and family. In a moment of desperation, she embarked on a thousand mile bike hike from Michigan to Texas, a grueling challenge that she hoped …

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Roy Clouser – Can We KNOW God Is Real? Part 1 33:05

4M ago33:05

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Can we KNOW God is real? Brent talks with Roy Clouser about his forthcoming book ‘Can We KNOW God Is Real? – the Nature of Religious Belief’. Roy is Professor Emeritus of the College of New Jersey. He’s served as professor of philosophy, religion and logic at the College since 1968. He also serves (among other things) as the resident philosopher of…

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Amy Williams – Worth Seeing 27:01

4M ago27:01

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‘We are in the business of seeing others, seeing them the way God sees them, and letting them know they have value’. Brent talks with Amy Williams about her new IVP book ‘Worth Seeing: Viewing Others Through God’s Eyes’. Amy has spent three decades doing ministry with youth in gangs and prisons. While most of society sees high-risk youth through le…

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Cameron Lee Small – The Adoptee’s Journey 26:27

4M ago26:27

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‘Adoption is often framed by happy narratives, but the reality is that many adoptees struggle with unaddressed trauma and issues of identity and belonging'. Brent is joined by Cameron Lee Small to talk about his new IVP book ‘The Adoptee’s Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment’. Cameron is himself an adoptee. He faced his own tum…

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Jennifer Holberg – Tennyson’s ‘In Memorium’ 1:04:08

4M ago1:04:08

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How do we think about faith and doubt in an everchanging world? Brent is joined by Jennifer Holberg to discuss Alfred Lord Tennyson and his massive poem ‘In Memorium’. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. She’s also the author of the …

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J. Michael Jordan – Worship in an Age of Anxiety 26:55

4M ago26:55

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‘The history of the theology of worship is riddled with examples of clergy and worship leaders who have sought to manipulate their parishioners’ anxiety in order to spur repentance and turn people toward God. Even if such ends may be desirable – at what cost’? Brent talks with J. Michael Jordan about his new IVP book ‘Worship in an Age of Anxiety: …

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Steve Carter – Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us 31:15

4M ago31:15

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What can trigger grief? Does your grief feel too much to bear? Brent talks with Steve Carter about his new book from Thomas Nelson ‘Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us’. Steve is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. He hosts the Craft…

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Cally Logan – The Wallflower that Bloomed 28:05

5M ago28:05

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Instead of resigning ourselves to a life of isolation and judgement, should we embrace the notion that we can stand proudly in our uniqueness, fully blooming into the remarkable beings that we were always meant to be? Brent talks with Cally Logan the author of a new Bridge-Logos Publishers book called ‘The Wallflower that Bloomed: Finding Your Plac…

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Gary Moon – Becoming Dallas Willard 27:15

5M ago27:15

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‘Everyone who met Dallas Willard was impressed by his personal attention, calm confidence, wisdom, and profound sense of the spiritual. But he was not always the man who seemed to live on a different plane of reality than the rest of us’. Brent talks with Gary Moon about the new paperback edition of his IVP biography ‘Becoming Dallas Willard: The F…

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Gayle Beebe – The Crucibles that Shape Us 28:51

5M ago28:51

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‘We often see setbacks and disasters as events that keep us from our best life. But they’re really opportunities to grow in leadership’. Brent talks with Gayle Beebe about his new IVP book ‘The Crucibles that Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership’. Gayle has been president of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California since …

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Patricia Weerakoon – The Best Sex for Life 25:34

5M ago25:34

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Brent talks with Patricia Weerakoon about her ‘Growing Faith’ book ‘The Best Sex for Life’. Patricia is a counsellor, sexologist and academic. She trained in medicine at the University of Sri Lanka and did her postgraduate study in sexology at the University of Hawaii. She taught at Sydney University where she was the director of an internationally…

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Michelle Young – The Art Spy 27:07

5M ago27:07

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In the second part of our podcast about the movie ‘The Train’ Brent talks with Michelle Young about the art curator featured in the movie – Rose Valland. Michelle is the author of a forthcoming book from Harper One, an imprint of Harper Collins, about the World War 2 Resistance spy. The book will be issued in May 2025 and will be called ‘The Art Sp…

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Hannah Long – The Train 1:01:15

5M ago1:01:15

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Is it ever justified to sacrifice a human life to save a work of art? Brent is joined by Hannah Long to discuss the 1964 movie ‘The Train’ starring Burt Lancaster and Paul Scofield. The first part of a two part feature – the second part will drop in a couple of days! In the second part, Brent interviews author Michelle Young about Rose Valland, the…

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Callie and Rosario Picardo – Healthy Money 24:33

5M ago24:33

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What does God’s Word say about money? Brent talks with Callie and Rosario Picardo about their new book from Invite Press called ‘Healthy Money: A 30-Day Journey Toward Spiritual, Emotional, and Financial Freedom’. Callie has spent her career working in finance and charitable giving. She currently serves as Vice President for Development at United T…

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Why? – Philip Goff and Joshua Farris 33:59

5M ago33:59

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Where did the universe come from and is it conscious? Does the universe have a purpose? Brent is joined by philosophers Philip Goff and Joshua Farris to discuss Philip‘s latest book from Oxford University Press called ‘Why? The Purpose of the Universe’. Philip is a philosophy professor at Durham University in the UK. He spends most of his time ‘try…

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